Strong winds came through the City early this morning. The Fire Department was first to respond, by clearing big trees blocking major streets. Municipal Services crews are now working on clearing trees from streets and alleys. There are power outages in the city, so residents are advised to be very cautious as they start work on storm clean-up.

Oh no! Our first Movie in the Park of the summer has been rained out! Due to the weather forecast, Big Hero 6 will NOT be shown tonight. This movie will be rescheduled for Saturday, August 8. We hope you will join us then. Stay dry tonight!

Friday, June 12th NKC Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the first Friday Night Concert Series featuring Over Drive. The Moose Truck will be on hand to order Mac and Cheese Croquettes, Fish Tacos or a Fried Twinkie.

North Kansas City, Missouri – A Boil Water Advisory in effect for the River Forest neighborhood after a water main break affecting North Kansas City Hospital has been lifted. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources gave the City approval to lift the advisory after water testing showed an absence of total coliform bacteria.

The City of North Kansas City, Missouri is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals, firms, partnerships and corporations for the purpose of selecting a purchaser/developer of City-owned property located at 1007 Armour Road for the purpose of having the property developed into a commercial/retail redevelopment site. The subject property is currently unimproved.

A new amenity has been finalized at Waggin´ Trail Park. The Parks and Recreation Department hopes our park patrons enjoy the permanent sign and continue to utilize the park and all it has to offer for you and your four legged friends.

Saturday, April 4, 2015 11am -1pm at Waggin´ Trail Park. Join North Kansas City and Kansas City Parks and Recreation for our First Annual Bone-Anza. Bring Fido on down to hunt for over 250 bone-filled eggs, photos with the Easter Bunny, and prizes. Fee is $5 per pooch at the gate the day of the event. For more information please call North Kansas City Parks and Recreation 816-300-0545.

The City of North Kansas City, Missouri is requesting qualifications from compensation/human resources consultants/specialists to conduct a compensation study of all its full-time positions, including general, management, sworn police and uniformed fire jobs.

The Mid-America Regional Council’s (MARC) Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) Program provides local governments with financial support to advance detailed local planning and project development activities in support of Creating Sustainable Places, Transportation Outlook 2040’s Activity Centers and Corridors framework, and the Mid-America Regional Council’s adopted policy statement on regional land use direction. The PSP Program seeks consulting services to complete three Planning Sustainable Plac

North Kansas City, Missouri – North Kansas City voters will go to the polls to choose new municipal officials on April 7, 2015. Candidates may file to stand for election beginning on Tuesday, December 16.

The Christmas Tree Collection Program begins on Wednesday, January 7th, and continues for three (3) consecutive Wednesdays, ending on January 21, 2015. Christmas trees must have all ornaments removed and be set out for collection by 7:00 a.m.

Harrah's Charitable application for funds. Application for Harrah’s Charitable Fund for 2014 should be submitted from 8:00 a.m., November 3, 2014, through 5:00 p.m., December 12, 2014. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR THOSE RECEIVED BEFORE NOVEMBER 3 OR AFTER DECEMBER 12 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants will be notified after January 31, 2015, if their request has been accepted.

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City and the City of North Kansas City are working on a partnership agreement in which the Y would operate North Kansas City Community Center to better serve the community. North Kansas City Hospital has expressed support for the proposal and interest in collaborating to be the medical wellness partner on site.

Due to the Royals playing the first game of the World Series, the upcoming City Council session on Tuesday October 21, 2014 which normally begins at 7pm will begin 1 hour earlier at 6pm. This is not a permanent change and subsequent City Council Meetings will begin at the regular time of 7pm, unless otherwise noted.

On Tuesday, September 23 through Friday, September 26, 2014, a team of professional photographers will be taking photos of various areas of the City during the day and evening as part of the community brand implementation. In case of rain, the photo shoot will be rescheduled for the week of September 29.

liNKCity and the City of North Kansas City are pleased to announce as of September 8, 2014 we will be joining forces with DataShack to provide business and residents new and exciting bandwidth opportunities.

On Tuesday, September 2, the City Council of North Kansas City approved an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the city’s fiber optic network, known as liNKCity, with DataShack, LC. The agreement is the culmination of a process begun in March, when the city solicited proposals for the potential sale or lease of the liNKCity network.

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM for a Town Hall Meeting.
The City of North Kansas City will host the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for an informational presentation about new changes to flood insurance rates and regulations that affect those who own property within the flood plain.

In the last year the North Kansas City Fire Department has installed over 250 smoke detectors with sealed 10 year batteries. If you have smoke detectors in your residence with batteries of the disposable type, it is time to replace the batteries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a working smoke alarm increases your family's chances of a safe escape from a fire by more than 50 percent.

Be it remembered that the North Kansas City Road District Number 9 will convene a meeting at the North Kansas City Community Center, 1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116, Wednesday, October 17, at 6:00 p.m.

Due to inclement weather on Saturday, September 28, the City-Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents and businesses selling within the City of North Kansas City will be participating. Area includes N. Broadway east to Chouteau Trafficway, and Missouri River north to N. 32nd Ave.

We appreciate the Court’s swift decision in this matter and its confirmation of North Kansas City’s authority to appoint members to the North Kansas City Hospital Board of Trustees, as provided by state law, city ordinance and Hospital bylaws.

In the article "Remember to Vote" on page 1 of the 2013 Spring Northtown Report, Mayorial candidate Jerry W. Barham was inadvertantly left off the list of candidates that filed for the April 2, 2013 general city election.

The City Council of North Kansas City today called on Michael Montgomery , MD, Chair of the North Kansas City Hospital Board of Trustees, Peggy Schmidt , president and CEO of North Kansas City Hospital, and the other members of the Hospital's Board of Trustees to bring to an immediate end their repeated obstruction (through legal and other means) of the City's attempts to protect the future of the North Kansas City Hospital.

The North Kansas City Police Department, Animal Control Division, is requesting proposals for a outdoor dog kennel and fun facility at the Animal Control Office, located at 2020 Bedford, North Kansas City, Missouri.

The Parks and Recreation is looking for you and your talent. If you have something special you would like to offer the community. We are looking for artist, crafters, musicians, educators, coaches, chef, and more.

The City of North Kansas City has announced that the fireworks display scheduled for tomorrow night, June 30, as part of the city's CentennialFest celebration has been cancelled due to concerns about the area's near-drought conditions. Plans are to reschedule the show at a later date.

The North Kansas City Centennial Committee has been working for more than a year to produce the city's CentennialFest - a "celebration 100 years in the making". The committee is trying its best to not let the weather hamper the celebration's success-even though the temperatures are surpassing the city's age this week!

The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department has closed the Woods Fountain located in Dagg Park in North Kansas City until a complete assessment of some prevailing problems with the facility can be conducted.

A survey of North Kansas City Residents last January and February shows that 88% of the residents are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the overall quality of services provided by the City of North Kansas City (City).

The City has signed up with Nixle, a web-based Emergency Mass Notification system. The system will be used by the city to send out alerts to citizens and business owners during critical public safety events, such as major traffic accidents, terrorism warnings and evacuation notices.

A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) statement for the redevelopment of approximately 58 acres at the southeast quadrant of the I-29/35 and Armour Road/M-210 intersection has been released by the City of North Kansas City, Missouri.

The resident survey approved by the City Council has been mailed. Please check your mailboxes for this important document. ETC, Inc. will be following up on all mailed surveys with a phone call if a completed survey is not returned to them.

The first week of November, North Kansas City’s residents and businesses will receive two rather than four property tax bills. On July 5, 2011, the City Council approved a four year contract with the Clay County Collector to bill and collect North Kansas City’s property taxes beginning with the 2011 tax year.

In February 2010, the City Council approved a gradual annual water and sewer rate increase over five years to bring the water and sewer rates in North Kansas City closer to market rates, which will allow the sytems to approach self-sufficiency.

The Missouri State Auditor’s Office reveals the City of North Kansas City is “well managed as the report contains few findings.” “We are pleased with the results of the audit,” states Mayor Biggerstaff.

JEFFERSON CITY – State Auditor Tom Schweich announced today his staff will deliver the results of the recently completed petition audit of North Kansas City on Tuesday, October 11. State Auditor Schweich's staff will present the complete audit report and will take questions during a public meeting.

Taney Street is temporarily closed for approximately 500 feet of emergency street repair in the PID just south of 15th Avenue. The street will be reopened to traffic as soon as conditions are safe for travel. Please follow the posted detour signs and use caution when traveling in this area.

Yesterday afternoon, a street failure occurred along the southbound lane of Taney Street, just south of East 15th Avenue. This is the second sinkhole that has occurred in the area in the past two weeks caused by high water table in that area. Public Works crews excavated the sunken area and filled the hole, but the area is too wet and unstable to pave at this time.

The City Council of North Kansas City approved a pre-development agreement with LADCO Development on May 17th. The agreement is the next step towards a private-public partnership for a mixed-use redevelopment area consisting of approximately 58 acres located at the southeast quadrant of the I-35 and Armour Road interchange.

This April marks the fourth annual National Safe Digging Month, reminding Missouri residents to always call 1-800-DIG-RITE or 811 or click on www.mo1call.com before any digging project. National Safe Digging Month is formally recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and has traditionally earned the support of more than 40 state governors across the country. Governor Jay Nixon recently issued a proclamation announcing April as Missouri Safe Digging Month.